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Students who have an honours degree with a 1:1, a 2.(i) or high 2.(ii) grade in History before the programme begins will be offered a place. Other applications will be considered depending on available spaces. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Minimum English language requirements:
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.

Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

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MHP54 (full-time)

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The following documents should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of their birth certificate or valid passport.

The MA in Local History (full-time) is a one-year programme (90 credits) in which participants complete a combination of compulsory and optional modules as well as a minor thesis on a topic agreed with the programme director and an assigned expert supervisor. A total of 40 credits are awarded for thesis preparation (semester 1, 10 credits) and thesis completion (year long).

Core modules introduce participants to key elements of historical research including literature review, historiography, theoretical concepts, methodological and ethical issues, bibliography, referencing and presentation. Lectures, seminars and in-class discussion illuminate the nature and main classes of evidence for local history, the background and biography of the sources, their potential and limitations, and the skills required to identify, assemble, examine and interpret them professionally and effectively.

Optional modules (10 credits each) cover aspects of Irish history from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, typically including the following topics: heritage, conservation and cultural tourism; the evolution of the urban landscape; landed estates and designed landscapes; domestic architecture; war and revolution; rural settlement; the archaeology and history of medieval Ireland.

Course Duration: 1 year full-time

Duration: 1 year full-time

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

LOCAL HISTORY ‘Local History’ is the study of a particular place or region in the past, including its people, culture and events. It is the foundation upon which a sense of community and belonging is built. It examines closely how historic incidents and individuals have affected the development of the region in question, providing a deeper understanding of the past and how it has shaped the present. The MA in Local History at Maynooth University prepares students to research their chosen place, identifying and analysing sources, compiling evidence, structuring a dissertation and producing a final written thesis. An interdisciplinary approach grounded in history draws on complementary fields such as anthropology, archaeology, geography and sociology. This focus on specific places and communities has the potential to uncover previously unknown or overlooked aspects of history, while there is a parallel emphasis on understanding the past in relation to the present. HYLF6 - LOCAL HISTORY Credits: 90 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory DIGITAL BIOGRAPHY FOR ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: AN INTRODUCTION HY6400 10 2 EVOLUTION OF THE IRISH URBAN LANDSCAPE HY604 10 2 INTERPRETING HISTORICAL EVIDENCE HY694 10 Year-Long LOCAL HISTORY - HISTORIOGRAPHICAL APPROACHES HY6020 10 Year-Long MASTER'S THESIS HY669 30 Year-Long MASTER'S THESIS PREPARATION HY668 10 Year-Long MEDIEVAL IRELAND ELECTIVE (MA) HY649 10 2 THE COUNTRY HOUSE C. 1720 TO PRESENT HY6015 10 2

Programme Director Dr Michael Potterton

Email Michael.l.Potterton@mu.ie

Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/history

Tel +353 (0)1 708 3410

Address Department of History, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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Studying and researching Local History can help to preserve and promote cultural heritage by highlighting the unique traditions, customs and landmarks of an area. It fosters community engagement and encourages active participation in the preservation of local heritage, as well as playing a role in economic development by promoting tourism and preserving historic sites.

The skills and experience acquired on the MA in Local History programme apply to a variety of fields, especially history, archaeology and cultural heritage. The programme provides participants with a good basis for pursuing a career in academia, arts administration, the civil service, the diplomatic service, education, journalism, law, politics, public administration, public relations or research, as well as job opportunities in museums, heritage organisations and local government.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site